Bath-tub appliance.



F. FRAZZANO.

BATH TUB APPLIANCE.

APPLICATION FILED OCT. 29, I917.

Patented July 16, 1918.

UNITED STATES PATENT @FFIQE.

FRANK FRAZZANO, OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

BATH-TUB APPLIANCE.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that, I, FRANK FRAZZANO, a citizen of the United States, residing at Washington, in the District of Columbia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bath-Tub Appliances, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to improvements in bathtub appliances and the main object of my invention is the provision of a device of ornamental and attractive appearance which can be instantly applied to the spigot, or removed with ease when found necessary, an which will provide a convenient and desirable means of supporting the foot for the purpose of enabling a person to bathe in a more satisfactory manner and without risk of falling in the tub, by the slipping of the foot on the edge of the tub, as at present.

Another object of my invention is the provision of an article of the character mentioned and for the purposes stated which will also afi'ord or provide a means for receiving a cake of soap, or a brush or other article necessary to the bath and which will thus dispose the foot rest and the article stated in the most convenient and desirable position.

2 Another object of my invention is the provision of a. device of the character stated which will be of the simplest and cheapest possible construction, which will occupy a small amount of space in order that it will not at any time be in the way, and which will provide amost desirable and necessary bath-tub adjunct or fixture.

With the attainment of these and other objects inherent to an invention of this character in view, my invention consists broadly in the combination with the spigot of a foot rest adapted to be clamped to said spigot and to be disposed in proper relation to support either foot of the person in convenient position.

The invention further consists of an article of the character mentioned embodying novel features of construction and arrangement of parts for service, substantially as shown, described and claimed herein, it being understood that any changes may be made in the construction of the invention which fall within the scope of the claims.

In order that the details of construction and manner of using my invention may be Specification of Letters Patent.

understood and its numerous advantages be fully appreciated, I have shown in the accompanying drawings constructions embodying my invention, and for a more complete understanding of my invention, I invite attention to the drawing.

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a portion of the bath tub, and spigot, as well as my foot rest in position for use upon said spigot.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view of a portion of a bath-tub with the spigot and foot rest shown in edge or side elevation.

Fig. 3 is a top plan view of the foot rest shown on an enlarged scale.

Fig. 4 is a top plan view of a modified construction of my invention in which is combined a foot rest, soap and brush or wash cloth holder, and

Fig. 5 is a transverse sectional view on line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

In the drawings is shown a portion of a bath tub A equipped with the usual hot and cold water spigot 13 having the discharge nozzle or spout C, and to this spout, by means of a suitable yoke-shaped clamp D, and clamping screw E is secured my foot rest F.

The foot rest F, is thus disposed near the spigot in the most convenient position and is preferably dished or concaved to form a proper seat or support for the foot, the entire device being preferably made from thin metal formed by stamping or casting, niokeled or suitably ornamented and for the purpose of allowing the water to drain from the foot through the rest, provided with suitable openings G,

In the modified construction of my invention, in addition to the provision of the foot rest F, I provide on one side of the rest a holder H to receive a cake of soap, and on the opposite side a holder H, which will provide a convenient receptacle for a flesh brush, wash cloth, or in fact any other article necessary to the bath.

From the foregoing description, taken in connection with the drawings, it will be at once apparent that I provide an article of ornamental and attractive appearance which will form a desirable and necessary bath-tub fixture, which can be manufactured at a price to place it within easy reach, which will enable a person to bathe with ease and efficiency and without risk of injury by fall- Patented July 16, 1918.

Application flied October 29, 1917. Serial No. 199,083.

ing in the tub, and which generall from every point of view, will prove hig 1y efficient and desirable.

A further important feature of my inven- 5 tion is the arrangement and location of the device near the spigot and about the central art of the tub, as this prevents the splashmg of water outside the tub, and also places the device near the water supply, both com- 10 bining to make the article highly desirable.

I claim:

1. A bath-tub appliance, consisting of a foot rest formed with an open yoke fitting upon and forming a clamp adapted to be connected with the spigot and formed with 5 an integral holder for soap and for a brush or wash cloth. 2. A bath tub appliance, consisting of an elongated foot rest formed at one end with an open yoke adapted to fit and be clamped 20 upon the spigot to dispose thefoot rest portion in proper relation to the tub and splgot. In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in the presence of two witnesses.

FRANK FRAZZANO. Witnesses:

EDMUND CARRINGTON, SAMUEL D. TRUI'rr. 

